Paspalum L.

Glume 1; the 1 sterile lemma similar in size and shape to the glume (Fig. 50 b) Paspalum

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Inflorescence with several branches. Plants tufted or with short rhizomes

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Racemes 3–7

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Spikelets glabrous, sessile, elliptic, 2–3 mm long, slightly acuminate. Racemes 2–7 cm long. Plants usually less than 50 cm high, tufted. Coast. Wet places. Fl. summer Paspalum orbiculare

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Spikelets with long hairs